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[2024 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Ancient Panmen Gates (Updated Sep)

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Address:

No.49 East Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Opening times:

Opens at 08:30-21:00Open

Recommended sightseeing time:

2 hours

Phone:

0512-65260004

Suzhou's Pan Men - Where History Comes Alive

#chinatrip Our first stop in China is Suzhou, a city that truly embodies beauty and history. As our cab cruised along the tree-lined streets, we were captivated by the stunning architecture, feeling as if we had been transported back in time. Our accommodation, the Pan Pacific Suzhou, was a highlight of our visit. This remarkable hotel has been preserved for centuries and is directly connected to the heritage site Pan Men (盘门). Built during the period of the state of Wu, historians estimate it to be around 2,500 years old. The Pan Gate Scenic Area, where it is located, features the "Three Landmarks of Pan Gate" - Ruiguang Pagoda, the Wu Gate, and the Pan Gate itself. While Suzhou's daytime views are breathtaking, the nighttime scenery is nothing short of magical. When the lights come on, the place transforms into a scene straight out of a movie - with performances and street stalls. Within the scenic area, there is a café/bar that offers panoramic views of the lake during the day. The barista recommended visiting again at night when it transforms into a lively bar with unblocked performances. Taking his advice, we returned in the evening and were not disappointed. The night views and the vibrant atmosphere were unforgettable. The day and night views offered contrasting yet equally captivating experiences, making Pan Men a memorable and mesmerising first stop. We left with a deep appreciation for this city's timeless charm and a desire to return someday.

Journeywithfit

Night tour of Panmen.

Panmen Scenic Area is located at No. 49, Dongdajie, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is the only ancient city gate relic in Suzhou and the only existing water and land city gate in China, with extremely high historical and cultural value. Here is a guide to Panmen: - Opening hours: 08:30-21:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 30); 08:30-23:59 (Monday-Sunday, December 31-next year December 31). - Ticket price: CNY 40 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31). Half-price tickets are available for seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 70 (exclusive) and students (excluding adult education and postgraduates); free tickets are available for children under 1.4 meters (exclusive) and seniors aged 70 (inclusive) and above. - Recommended tour duration: 1-3 hours. - Recommended tour route: - Enter from the south gate of the scenic area: Wumen Bridge-Panmen Wengcheng-Ruiguang Tower, and finally exit from the east gate of the scenic area. - Boat tour: Navigate to Panmen Wharf to take a boat tour of the canal. - Recommended attractions: - Panmen: It is the only ancient city gate in China with both water and land, and has extremely high historical and cultural value. - Wumen Bridge: It is one of the highest single-hole stone bridges in Suzhou. You can climb the mountain stone bridge to see the Panmen City Tower in the distance. - Ruiguang Tower: The ancient tower of the Song Dynasty in the scenic area, you can spend CNY 6 to climb the tower for sightseeing. - Wu Xiangci: It was built to commemorate Wu Zixu, and is composed of halls, corridors and gardens. There are often traditional cultural performances such as Pingtan in the east courtyard. - Shuicheng Tanyou Wharf: You can take a free sculling boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery under the two water gates of Panmen. - Precautions: - Panmen Scenic Area may launch night garden activities on various holidays. The opening hours are not fixed. It is recommended to pay attention to the official website or call the scenic area for consultation. - There are tourist service centers in the scenic area that provide maps, mobile phone charging, and tour guide services. You can also check the scenic area information. - The number of people climbing the tower must be strictly controlled. - You can feed small fish and black swans in the scenic area. - There is a treetop adventure park on the left before climbing the city wall, which is popular with children. - The sculling lady may charge some tips for singing and cheering.

Savoring the World

Suzhou Mid-Autumn Festival Limited: Panmen Garden Lantern Festival - Don't Miss It! Attached Guide

🌈 The annual Panmen Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival has begun! We couldn't wait to bring the kids to experience it, and it's really great! Suzhou-style gardens paired with the lantern festival, plus Mid-Autumn exclusive performances to watch, it's perfect for taking kids and photos. Panmen is also great to visit during the day. You can take the kids to walk around the city wall gate. The scenic area is not large, and you can finish touring in half a day. We had lunch and then entered the garden in the evening, just in time to enjoy the beginning of the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival. 🎫 Tickets: 💰40 (8:30-17:30) 🔺 Holders of the Jiangsu Water Transport Tourism Annual Card and Suzhou Tourism Annual Card must enter before 16:00 (scan the code to enter, no ID required) 🎫 Dream Hua Night Tour: Early bird ticket 💰19.9 (16:30-21:00) ⏰ Event time: 2024.9.7-2024.10.31 🅿️ Parking lot: Be sure to go early if there are many people 🗺️ Tour route: Ruiguang Pagoda ➡️ Sishui Hall ➡️ Wuxiang Shrine ➡️ Waterborne Penglai ➡️ Moon Market ➡️ Ancient Water and Land City 🎑 Mid-Autumn Event Time: Five performances daily during the event period ✅ Panmen • Moon Market Event: Open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with snacks, ✅ National Style SHOW: 18:00/19:10/20:50 Performance content: Ancient style performance Performance location: Ruiguang Pagoda Program names: Memories of Jiangnan | Qingping Music | Pipa Language ✅ Rowing to Elegance: 18:15/19:30/21:10 Performance content: Pipa Performance location: Waterborne Lake Heart Program names: Taihu Scenery | Blooming Flowers and Full Moon ✅ Lingbo Shengge: 18:25/19:50/21:30 Performance content: Kunqu Opera Performance location: Water Curtain Cave Pavilion Program name: Peony Pavilion ✅ Drumming Storm: 18:40/20:10/21:50 Performance content: Drum Dance Performance location: Wengcheng Program names: Elephant King Walk | Prosperous Dragon Soaring ✅ Blazing Sky: Mid-Autumn National Day Special Performance 18:50/20:20 Performance content: Fire Pot Performance location: Waterborne Lake Heart Program name: Surging Waves and Setting Sun ✅ Neon Dance: 19:00/20:30/22:10 Performance content: Dance Performance location: Waterborne Stage Program name: Dunhuang Dance

LunaShadowborn_66

Wu Xiang Temple

Wu Xiang Temple, originally built in the Yuan Dynasty, is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, within the Panmen Scenic Area, adjacent to the city river and next to the city tower. It was rebuilt in 1988 and is a temple commemorating the loyal minister Wu Zixu. Wu Xiang Temple is divided into east and west courtyards. The east courtyard consists of halls, corridors, pavilions, and gardens, with flowers, trees, and lake stones adorning the courtyard, surrounded by winding corridors, and bamboo and stone peaks peeking through the lattice windows. The west courtyard is solemn and respectful. The main hall, consisting of three rooms, is the Wu Xiang Temple. Under the horizontal plaque inscribed with 'Majestic as Mountains and Rivers,' stands a vividly painted statue of Wu Zixu, about 4 meters high, evoking deep respect. In front of the seated statue is a couplet on a pillar: 'The ancient city remains as before; climb the heroic pavilion to view the heights; the rebuilt structure, here the turbulent waves all bow.' Another couplet reads: 'The past is clear, passed down through millions of generations; the loyal spirit remains, still among us for hundreds of years.' Inside Wu Xiang Temple, there is a thousand-year-old stone clamp, which was the flagpole stone of the ancient temple. In ancient times, people performed Buddhist rituals in this temple, erecting poles and hanging flags in the stone clamp during the day and lighting eternal lamps at night. 'All who entered the city must salute it.' The stone clamp, over a thousand years old, expresses the Suzhou people's respect for Wu Zixu's immortal achievements and their lament for his 'loyalty met with slander, faith met with suspicion.'

Prof. Lelah Ledner

Panmen Scenic Area

Panmen Scenic Area is located in the southwest corner of the ancient city of Suzhou, covering an area of 24.86 hectares. It is rich in historical sites and cultural landscapes. The Ruiguang Pagoda, the Water and Land City Gate, and the Wumen Bridge within the scenic area are all national key cultural relics protection units. To promote historical culture and accelerate the development of tourism, in recent years, Panmen Scenic Area has restored the ancient city wall, renovated the Ruiguang Pagoda courtyard, rebuilt the Four Auspicious Hall, Wu Xiang Temple, and the Release Pond, and created a pool with three mountains, planted trees and grass, and meticulously constructed scenic spots such as Lijing Tower, Double Pavilion Corridor Bridge, and Water Curtain Cave. It is a project for the renovation and protection of the old city of Suzhou, with unique historical and cultural connotations. It is divided into five parts: the entrance area, the Ming and Qing commercial market area, the central courtyard area, the western residential area, and the city wall park area. The Wumen Bridge, the ancient Panmen Gate, and the Ruiguang Pagoda are organically combined to form a unique scenic tourism pattern.

Prof. Lelah Ledner

Panmen Urn City

Panmen, located in the southwest corner of the ancient city of Suzhou, was formerly known as Panmen. It is one of the eight gates of the Great City of Helu built by Wu Zixu during the Spring and Autumn Period, named after the wooden coiled dragon hanging on the gate. Panmen consists of water and land gates, an urn city, and walls on both sides. The water and land gates stand majestically side by side. The land gate is divided into inner and outer layers, with the inner and outer walls forming a square urn city. The urn city was one of the main defensive facilities of ancient cities. The design of Panmen Urn City breaks the norm; the outer and inner gates are not aligned in a straight line. If enemies invade, they must first pass through a winding and narrow passage, greatly slowing their attack speed. This gives the defending soldiers ample time to prepare for battle, shooting arrows and dropping stones from the city walls, achieving the effect of 'catching a turtle in a jar.'

Prof. Lelah Ledner

As beautiful as a painting, the Panmen in summer is insanely popular

Panmen Scenic Area, located at the southwest corner of the ancient city of Suzhou, covers an area of 24.86 hectares. It is a tourist attraction formed on the basis of the ancient Panmen, the city wall, and surrounding historical sites. With numerous historical relics and rich cultural landscapes, it is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Panmen was built in 514 BC, during the first year of King Helü of Wu in the Spring and Autumn period, and was one of the city gates supervised by Wu Zixu. It was originally named 'Panlongmen' (Coiling Dragon Gate) because a wooden coiling dragon was carved and placed above the gate to intimidate the state of Yue. Later, it was renamed 'Panmen' due to the winding and interlacing waterways. The existing gate is a relic from the Yuan dynasty and is the only well-preserved ancient city gate in China that combines both water and land defenses, possessing unique historical and cultural value. It consists of a combination of two water gates, three land gates, and a barbican, reflecting the defensive and residential functions of ancient cities. 📍Location: No. 49 Dongdajie, Gusu District 🎫Ticket: 36 RMB 🕣Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 🚘Transportation tips 🚇Subway: Line 5, Xinshiqiao Station 🚗Self-driving: Xinshiqiao Tourist Boat Terminal parking lot is not expensive, and parking spaces are generally sufficient; ⭐️Recommended spots to check in 1️⃣Panmen Water and Land City Gate It is a relic from over 2500 years ago when Wu Zixu built the city. At that time, he constructed the great city of Helü, creating eight city gates. Suzhou is a water town, with streets and waterways closely intertwined, and the city walls and gates also combined water and land defenses. Time is ruthless, and the other seven water city gates have long been destroyed. The only surviving water and land city gate is Panmen, which is not only unique in China but also unparalleled in the world. The existing city gate is a relic from the Yuan dynasty and is listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit. 2️⃣Wumen Bridge A single-arch stone bridge that spans the Grand Canal outside Panmen, originally built during the Song dynasty and rebuilt during the Qing dynasty, is also a national key cultural relic protection unit. Wumen Bridge was originally the only ancient bridge in the old city of Suzhou that did not require boats to lower their sails to pass through, indicating its height. 3️⃣Ruiguang Pagoda Located within Panmen, it is a seven-story, eight-sided brick and wood structure pagoda, originally built in the first year of the Jingde era of the Northern Song dynasty (1004). Although Ruiguang Pagoda was burned down during the Jianyan era of the Southern Song dynasty and the Zhiyuan era of the Yuan dynasty, and underwent multiple restorations during the Chunxi era of the Southern Song dynasty and the Ming and Qing dynasties, these restorations were mostly limited to the wooden eaves or decorative surfaces, with little change to the brick structure of the pagoda itself, making it a national key cultural relic protection unit. In 1978, a group of truant children playing in the dilapidated Ruiguang Pagoda accidentally discovered a treasure of the Five Dynasties period used to suppress the pagoda's spirit: a pearl sarira treasure dais, which is now one of Suzhou's treasures and is preserved in the Suzhou Museum. The three sights of Panmen, the city gate, and the pagoda echo each other, while the ancient bridge and the canal shine together. Along with the scattered gardens within the city, they weave the historical coordinates of Gusu. 💌Tips: 1. You can climb the tower, with a ticket price of 💰6, and the number of visitors is strictly controlled. 2. In the scenic area, you can feed small fish and black swans. 3. There is a treetop adventure park on the left before climbing the city wall, which is quite popular with children. 4. During the Dragon Boat Festival, the Gusu International Coffee Culture Festival takes place, with several well-known milk tea shops participating, as well as beautiful cultural and creative ice cream

NatureLover34

You can climb the Song Tower for just 6 yuan | Not in Shanxi, but in Suzhou

| Not in Shanxi, but in Suzhou. I often see other bloggers posting about towers in the Shanxi area, which makes me envious. I didn't expect that there is such a well-preserved Song dynasty tower within the Panmen Scenic Area in Suzhou, and you can climb to the top along the steep and narrow wooden staircase for just 6 yuan. Ruiguang Pagoda, built during the Northern Song dynasty, is a true Song dynasty tower. The mottled walls, the ground paved with blue bricks, the empty niches, the creaking sound of the wooden planks, it's as if history is echoing in your ears. There are also a few cats roaming around, bringing a bit of life to the place. During the climb, I kept thinking about the 1986 version of Journey to the West, where in one episode, Master Tang takes Wukong to clean the tower at night. Each floor has its own story, and they keep cleaning until the 18th floor when the truth is revealed, which left a deep impression on me. If you're interested in ancient architecture, I highly recommend it.

EtherealRespl

Suzhou Panmen Scenic Area

Panmen is one of the eight ancient gates of Suzhou, and it is the oldest city gate in Suzhou, with a history of more than 2,500 years. It is also the only existing water-and-land coexistent city gate in China and even in the world, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Suzhou. The Panmen Scenic Area features three major attractions: the ancient city gate, the Ruiguang Pagoda, and the Wumen Bridge. The area is adorned with pavilions, terraces, towers, covered bridges, and rockeries, offering beautiful scenery and a profound historical and cultural heritage. A night tour of Panmen, complemented by the magnificent lighting, is like a fairyland and offers a unique experience. The admission fee for the scenic area is 40 yuan, with free or half-price tickets available for eligible groups. There are two small parking lots nearby, which are quite convenient for parking.

SKYLAR JORDAN

Not promoting the Panmen Lantern Festival, you are really clueless, Suzhou

⭐️ Babies of Suzhou, what are you waiting for? Immerse yourself in a night tour of Panmen and easily experience the charm of Jiangnan after work, it's perfect for office workers! As a historic site, Panmen's theme for this lantern festival is 'Prosperous Greenery·Panmen Flower Morning Immersive Night Tour', which will definitely amaze you. 🌟 The lantern viewing route is very rich, from Ruiguang Pagoda to the lake center on water, then to Shuilian Cave Pavilion and the ancient city gate on water and land, each spot has its unique scenery. The ancient-style market, interactive content, and water lantern blessings are activities that make people linger. 💃 Besides the beautiful scenery, there are also wonderful performances waiting for you. Performances like 'Magnificent Years', 'Rowing to Invite the Moon', 'Spring Platform on the Waves', 'Drumming Up the Storm', 'Rainbow Dance in the Sky', each one is truly impressive. 🕰️ The time is scheduled from evening until 9 pm for entry. 🎫 The ticket prices are reasonable, with adult tickets at 39.9 yuan, half-price tickets at 19.9 yuan, and free entry for leisure annual pass holders, people over 70 years old, and children under 1.4 meters. 🚇 For transportation, you can choose the subway lines 4 or 5 to Nanmen Station, and walk about 700 meters to arrive. If you choose to drive, you can park at the parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area. Hurry up and take action, let this weekend night become an unforgettable memory for you!

AYDEN LUNA

Panmen Suzhou

My trip to Panmen was a very interesting and enjoyable experience. As soon as I arrived, I was greeted by the beauty of the charming landscape and the comfortable climate. I enjoyed exploring the various tourist attractions of the area, such as historic temples and picturesque natural parks. I also enjoyed tasting delicious local cuisine and exploring the culture and traditions of the city. It was a truly special experience that left me with beautiful memories and an unforgettable adventure.

사랑 여행 ❤️

Panmen Lantern Festival in Suzhou, a complete guide to releasing water lanterns for blessings in the New Year

Watch a lantern show, tour a city Panmen Yuan Dream, a grand New Year's garden lantern festival Very crowded and lively The lantern festival is also very beautiful 🗼Five major check-in spots ✅Joyful Red Wall Area Full of red walls, take a photo full of New Year's blessings ✅Dragon Gate Blessing Area Dragons moving vividly, pass through the Dragon Gate to receive New Year's blessings ✅Yuan Dream Market Hanfu, lanterns, gathering around the stove to brew tea🍵, a beautiful Jiangnan scene ✅Dim Lantern Corridor Various lanterns project various New Year's blessings, blooming along the way ✅Waterborne Penglai You can release water lanterns and make wishes, the Milky Way is brilliant 🧭Navigation: Panmen Scenic Area No. 49 Dongdajie, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🅿️Parking: There is a parking lot, but it's hard to find a spot due to the crowd 🚇: Subway Line 4 About 750 meters walk from Exit 7 of Nanmen Station ⏰Time: 2024.2.2-2024.2.24 8:30-22:00 🎫Tickets: 💰19.9 before 17:00 during the day Night session 💰39.9, I bought the one including releasing a water lantern for 💰49.9, buying a water lantern on-site costs 💰18 each, pens are provided for writing blessings. It's recommended to queue up for the water lanterns as soon as you enter, as there are many people but few pens. My family let the kids write their own blessings. 'You can buy a daytime ticket to enter and wait for the evening lantern festival, saving money little tips' 🧚‍♀️Performance: One show each at 18:00/19:00, we didn't specifically go to occupy seats, just enjoyed it from the opposite bank for a while 🍻Market: There are many snacks, boneless chicken feet, grilled durian, fried sausages, grilled squid, octopus balls, etc., not cheap. We brought our own food in.

Violet.Moore.55

In Suzhou, one can admire the grandeur of the Great Wall in the north and the beauty of Panmen in the south

Hi, I'm Kexin, a female engineer at a foreign company who loves to travel. Panmen, formerly known as Pan Gate, is one of the eight gates of the ancient capital of Wu It is the only ancient city gate complex with both land and water entrances preserved intact in China There is a saying, 'Admire the grandeur of the Great Wall in the north, and the beauty of Panmen in the south' Recommendation for avoiding crowds during the National Day holiday: Panmen Scenic Area. Are there any friends like me who didn't go back to their hometown for the National Day? After working extra days, I decided not to go back for the remaining two days. I'll find a scenic spot in Suzhou to stroll around and relax my stressed mind. Of course, when going out during the National Day, it's best to choose less crowded places. Panmen is such a great place to visit, where you can take photos at the ancient city gate, stroll in the park, fly kites, wander through the market, enjoy the lantern festival, and watch the sunset. Ticket 40 yuan, free for Suzhou Leisure Year Card holders, but the Leisure Year Card can only be used to enter before 4 pm. Time Opening hours: 8:30-20:30 (includes evening hours) Visiting time: A leisurely stroll takes about two to three hours Food You can bring a bottle of water, and there are many stalls in the scenic area, offering octopus balls, egg waffles, grilled sausages, corn, etc. As I was leaving, I saw the sunset beside the ancient bridge, with people flying kites nearby, and some playing the saxophone, creating a poetic scene— Small bridges, flowing water, and households Kites, sunset glow, and the setting sun The saxophone played a tune called 'Going Home' Eagles flying low over the buildings, a picturesque scene Do not envy others, For where my heart feels at peace, that is my home May we all encounter beautiful scenery unexpectedly.❤

brianna.likes.adenovirus

A One-Day Tour of Panmen, a wonderful experience you deserve! Hello everyone

🌞A One-Day Tour of Panmen, a wonderful experience you deserve! Hello everyone👋, today I want to share with you my experience visiting Panmen. 😊 1️⃣ The ancient architecture of Panmen is really distinctive, as if I traveled back to ancient times. 🏯 2️⃣ The local snacks there are also super delicious, especially the sweet and sour spare ribs, which left me with an unforgettable taste. 🍖 3️⃣ The scenery in Panmen is truly beautiful, and I took a lot of photos there. 📸 4️⃣ The people there are very friendly, which made me feel very warm. 🤗 5️⃣ Overall, Panmen is a place worth visiting, and I highly recommend it to everyone. 👍 I personally really like Panmen, the scenery, cuisine, and culture there make me feel very comfortable. 😊 Have you ever been to Panmen? If so, what did you like most about it? 🤔

agleam_brianna

A Tour of Panmen

In the graceful old town of Suzhou, the Panmen scenic area exhibits a majestic demeanor, with waterways and city gates, the mighty armor of Wu. The water-surrounded city walls rise abruptly, standing with dignity. How many tumultuous years has this place witnessed, and how many events of the past and present are now but topics of light conversation? From atop the ancient city walls, one can see half of Suzhou city at a glance. In the distance, the Beita Temple stands proudly amidst the greenery, contrasting with the clear sky, bright and serene. High-rise buildings rise from the flat ground in the distance, while nearby water alleys and arched bridges span across. The modern skyscrapers and the Jiangnan-style small bridges and flowing water interweave into a stunning double-sided embroidery. Immersed in it, the flowing beauty is continuous and overwhelming. Strolling into an alley inadvertently, a few wooden boats are moored by the river, and a few birds land on the green tiles. Suddenly, in this quiet time, basking in the warm sunshine and enjoying the pleasant scenery, there is a unique joy. Ancient trees tower beside the wall, ginkgo trees, and begonia flowers, bursting with vitality in the splendid spring, the natural masterpiece and historical treasures blend seamlessly, creating a springtime painting.

JEFFREY STEVENSON

The Suzhou Lantern Festival is crazy, there's a kind of beauty that seems to disregard life and death

The Panmen Lantern Festival is truly impressive, so beautiful it doesn't seem of this world. It offers a completely different experience from the Yuyuan Garden, and is worth a visit. I would call it the ceiling of Suzhou's night scenery. The giant lanterns are so stunning. There's a traditional style market on site, with delicious food and fun activities. You can also write wishes on water lanterns for blessings. 🏮Attraction: Panmen Scenic Area 📍Address: No. 49 Dongda Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City ⏰Duration of visit: 1-3 hours 🎫Ticket: Entry before 17:00 is 19.9, entry after 17:00 is 39.9 🌟Suggested tour route: Ruiguang Pagoda➡️Sìruì Hall➡️Waterborne Penglai➡️Yuanmeng Market➡️Ancient City Gate on Water and Land➡️Wuxiang Temple ⁉️Key points!!! 🔹Daytime tickets are half price at 19.9, you can enter the scenic area before 17:00! It will get dark soon after you enter, and you can enjoy the lanterns. This way, it's much more cost-effective than the 39.9 night ticket, saving you the money for a cup of milk tea, smart🤭 🔸There are performances at 18:00 and 19:00, one show each time, a total of 3 programs. The best viewing spot is on the stone steps opposite the main stage. If you want to watch the performance, go early to secure a spot, as it will be very crowded. Personally, I think the lantern festival and the traditional market are more beautiful and fun, and there's no need to wait specifically for the performances.

MONICA TAYLOR

Suzhou Lantern Festival

Suzhou Panmen Lantern Festival Panmen 📍Detailed address: Panmen, No. 49 Dongda Street, Suzhou There is a parking lot for self-driving tourists in the scenic area, but parking spaces are limited. You can take buses No. 4 or No. 5 to Nanmen Station Building 2 and walk 1.2 kilometers 💰Average cost: Daytime tickets are about 40, and evening tickets are around 80. It is recommended to enter the park around 4 p.m. 🌟Highlights: You can wear traditional costumes to enjoy the lantern festival, and every spot is very photogenic

EVA GUZMAN

Suzhou's beautiful scenery

This is the meaning of Live photos. The Suzhou Lantern Festival is crazy. I'm really impressed by the Panmen Lantern Festival, it's so beautiful it doesn't seem of this world. I would like to call it the 'ceiling of Suzhou's night scenery'. Yuan Meng Youyuan Lantern Festival has changed its skin again! The giant lanterns are so stunning. There's a traditional market on site, with delicious food and fun activities, including a collaboration with the game 'Honor of Kings' featuring themed lanterns and a COS show. In the end, you can even write wishes on water lanterns for blessings. Babies in Suzhou, you must not miss this!

JANELLE NGUYEN

Leisurely tour of the lesser-known attractions in Suzhou - Panmen Scenic Area

The ancient city site of Panmen Scenic Area is one of the eight city gates of Suzhou, and the overall layout and architectural structure basically maintain the old view of the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. The water and land gates are staggered from north to south, and it is the only ancient water and land city gate in Suzhou that is well preserved today🏯 The scenic area is not large, but in recent years, the Panmen Scenic Area has restored the ancient city wall, rectified the Ruiguang Tower courtyard, rebuilt the Four Rui Hall, Wu Xiangci, and the release pond, and created a pool of three mountains, planted trees and grass, and meticulously built the Lijing Building, Taoyin Cuinyu, Shuangting Langqiao, Shuiliandong and other attractions, and has become a unique historical and cultural tourist destination in Suzhou. For those who like to take photos, it is recommended to wear Hanfu, and the photos taken at will are very good📸 As the New Year approaches🏮, the scenic area is decorated with lanterns and colored ribbons, and there is also a food market at night, creating a unique atmosphere🧚‍♀️

Enrico Hermann V

How can you not check in for a boat tour when you come to Jiangnan

✨The peak season is from March to October, and the off-season is from November to February of the following year, bringing you a new experience of Suzhou boat tour!✨ 🚢 Xinshi Bridge Wharf🚢 🕘 Business Hours: Peak season 9:00-20:30, off-season 10:00-20:30 ⏰ Departure Times: Daytime 10:00/11:00/13:00/15:00; Evening 18:30/19:30/20:30 📍 Location: No. 798 Panxu Road, Gusu District 💰 Price: 1. Daytime 80 RMB/person, including Pingtan performance and electronic guide, both individual visitors and groups are welcome 2. 138 RMB/person, only for individual visitors, including Pingtan performance, electronic guide, tea, and snacks 3. Evening 138 RMB/person, only for individual visitors, including Pingtan performance and electronic guide 🛤️ Boat Tour Route: Xinshi Bridge Wharf→Midu Bridge→Xinshi Bridge Wharf 🚢 Guxu Gate Wharf🚢 🕘 Time: Peak season 9:00-17:00, off-season 10:00-19:00 ⏰ Departure Times: Daytime 11:10/12:40/14:10/15:40/17:10 📍 Location: No. 103 Baihua Zhou, Gusu District 💰 Price: 138 RMB/person, including Pingtan performance, electronic guide, tea, and snacks 🛤️ Boat Tour Route: Guxu Gate Wharf→Bai Juyi Wharf→Xinshi Bridge Wharf→Panmen Wharf→Guxu Gate Wharf 🚢 Bai Juyi Wharf 🚢 🕘 Time: Peak season 9:00-20:30, off-season 10:00-20:30 ⏰ Departure Times: Daytime from 10:00; Evening loop service before 20:00 📍 Location: No. 58 Fangji Shang, Beihao Nong, Gusu District 💰 Price: 1. 50 RMB/person (Shantang River tour line), ends at 20:30, without Pingtan performance and manual explanation 2. 80 RMB/person, including Pingtan performance and electronic guide 3. 138 RMB/person, only for individual visitors, including Pingtan performance, electronic guide, tea, and snacks 🛤️ Boat Tour Route: Bai Juyi Wharf→Panmen Scenic Area→Bai Juyi Wharf/Xinshi Bridge Wharf/Panmen Wharf/Guxu Gate Wharf 🚢 Panmen Wharf 🚢 🕘 Time: Peak season 9:00-20:30, off-season 10:00-16:30 ⏰ Departure Times: About 1.5 hours per trip 📍 Location: Panmen Scenic Area Wharf, No. 49 Dongda Street, Gusu District 💰 Price: 138 RMB/person, only for individual visitors, including Pingtan performance, electronic guide, tea, and snacks 🛤️ Boat Tour Route: Panmen Wharf→Guxu Gate Wharf→Bai Juyi Wharf→Panmen Wharf→Guxu Gate Wharf 💖Come and experience the boat tour of Suzhou, and feel the charm and style of the ancient city!💖

brawnyleona

Suzhou - Panmen Scenic Area

Panmen (Panmen), formerly known as Panmen, is located at No. 49 Dongda Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. In the sixth year of King Jing of Zhou (514 BC), King Helü of Wu commanded Wu Zixu to build the capital city of the Spring and Autumn Wu Kingdom, and Panmen was one of the eight gates of the Wu capital. The name comes from the wooden coiled dragon that was once hung on the gate to intimidate the state of Yue, and because it 'half water and half land, winding along', it got its name. The overall layout and architectural structure of Panmen have basically maintained the old view of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, with the water and land gates staggered north and south, and the overall plan is in the shape of a curved ruler, facing 10 degrees east of south. Panmen is the only ancient city gate with both water and land gates that has been preserved intact in China, built successively during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. There is also a Wu Xiang Shrine in the Panmen Scenic Area. Finally, there is a water bus at Panmen that goes to Xiangmen, with the last boat at 4 pm, but this is not part of the scenic area, and the ticket is not interchangeable. You need to buy a separate ticket, and you have to leave the scenic area; you cannot go back the same way.

Jess Nienow

Roaming through the hundred scenes of Jiangnan, experience the slow life of Suzhou tourism, with recommendations for canal attractions

1️⃣Pingwang·Four Rivers Convergence 🔹Pingwang is located in Wujiang, surrounded by lakes of various sizes. The Grand Canal winds from the north to Pingwang, where it splits into three waterways. One goes to Huzhou along the Tai Lake, and two to Jiaxing. Pingwang is bordered by the Taipu River to the north and the Yingou Lake to the south, with numerous lakes around, reflecting the reality of a water town. 🔹During the Sui Dynasty, the Grand Canal connected the north and south, where it meets the Ditan, excavated during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, in Pingwang. The place is vast with misty waves, and from south to north, only the paths divide among the reeds, with the sky and water blending into the horizon, hence the name Pingwang. Since the Song and Yuan dynasties, water and land post stations were established, with abundant trade and travelers around, and numerous inns and stations in Pingwang town, 'where thousands of boats gather from afar, commonly known as Xiaofeng Bridge'. 🔹To this day, the Grand Canal's route does not pass through Pingwang town, but historical traces brought by the canal can still be seen everywhere. 2️⃣Baodai Bridge 🔹Baodai Bridge, having endured a thousand years of weathering, lies horizontally between the Grand Canal and Dantai Lake at the mouth of the Dai Dai River, parallel to the ancient canal. It is about 316 meters long with 53 arches, the longest and best-preserved ancient stone arch bridge in China, known as 'Suzhou's First Bridge'. 🔹The Wu Culture Museum, located in the Baodai Bridge scenic area, officially opened in June 2020. Viewed from the lakeside, the main building of the museum, with its gray-white walls and glass curtain walls, is scattered among the river network of the water town, like a whitewashed compound, encapsulating the treasures and subtleties of Wu culture. 3️⃣Shihu Five Dikes 🔹Shihu is one of the bays of Tai Lake, together with Qizi Mountain, forming the southwest corner of the Suzhou ancient city's mountain and water landscape. Historically, it has been praised as 'the best place to travel near Wu County'. 🔹Located southwest of Suzhou's ancient city, Shihu is divided into East Shihu, West Shihu, and South Shihu, with five dikes: Wu, Yue, Shi, Yang, and Fan lying across the water. 🔹Shihu is a scenic area known for its Wu-Yue relics and pastoral scenery, part of the Tai Lake National Scenic Area, with attractions such as the Fisherman's Village, Tianjing Pavilion, Xingchun Bridge, and Shihu Chuan Yue. 4️⃣Hengtang Post Station 🔹At the junction of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Suzhou Xujian River, there is a triangular river island where the old site of Hengtang Post Station is located. 🔹There is one pavilion remaining at Hengtang Post Station, one of the few ancient post station buildings in the country. This pavilion was the gate of the original Hengtang Post Station, with a couplet in front of the door 'Guests are greeted with tea as if hosting, the lantern hangs waiting for the moon, illuminating the distant Xujian River'. 🔹As the only remaining ancient postal relay along the Jiangnan Canal, it witnesses the Grand Canal connecting the north and south, linking ancient and modern times, and is an important landmark of Jiangnan culture. 5️⃣Shuilu Panmen 🔹Panmen is one of the eight gates of the ancient Wu capital, the only one in China that preserves the complete ancient city gate with both water and land entrances, and is the bustling place described by Fan Chengda as 'People laugh and chat in the cool evening breeze, with thousands of lights reflecting on the river and ponds'. 🔹Panmen is easy to defend but hard to attack, with water and land gates side by side, an important military defense structure of the ancient city. Ruiguang Tower is an ancient tower from the Song Dynasty located within Panmen. 🔹Facing Panmen, the single-arch Wumen Bridge spans the outer city river, an important passage for entering and exiting Panmen by land, and is the highest single-hole ancient stone arch bridge in Suzhou.

WanderingWanderer

The Lantern Festival is none other than the Yuanmeng Lantern Festival at Suzhou's Panmen

Every time the Lantern Festival approaches, I always remember the brilliant lights and the lively atmosphere. This year, I decided to embark on a special journey, which is to go to Suzhou's Panmen and experience the legendary Yuanmeng Lantern Festival in person. Suzhou, a city with a thousand years of history, has always been a source of inspiration for literati and poets since ancient times. And Panmen, as an ancient gateway to Suzhou, carries countless stories and legends. The Yuanmeng Lantern Festival, it is said, originated in the Yuan Dynasty. During the Lantern Festival, people would light various lanterns, praying for peace and good fortune in the new year. When I arrived at Panmen, night had just fallen. Looking up, the entire scenic area was already enveloped by colorful lanterns. The lanterns varied in shape, with both simple traditional styles and innovative modern designs. Each lantern seemed to be telling a story, inviting contemplation. I walked slowly along the stone-paved road, surrounded by a constant stream of tourists. Children joyfully weaved through the sea of lights, while adults stopped to take photos, capturing these beautiful moments. Occasionally, girls dressed in Hanfu would pass by, as if they had traveled back to the ancient Yuan Dynasty. In the central area of the lantern festival, there was a huge lantern tower, its body adorned with exquisite patterns, radiating brilliance. Legend has it that this lantern tower was built to commemorate a brave general, and on the night of the lantern festival, his spirit would descend to protect the land. Wandering through the Yuanmeng Lantern Festival at Panmen, I deeply felt a charm that transcended time and space. This was not just a lantern festival, but also a feast of culture. The night of the Lantern Festival became even warmer and more beautiful because of this event. As the night deepened, I reluctantly left Panmen. But the dazzling scene of the lights and the deep emotions had already been imprinted in my heart. This Lantern Festival, I chose to spend at the Yuanmeng Lantern Festival in Suzhou's Panmen. It was an unforgettable experience and a purification of the soul.

Chr.st.@n B@k3r

The Suzhou Panmen Spring Lantern Festival is unbelievably beautiful

🏮Suzhou, where a thousand years of history intertwine with the soft charm of the south of the Yangtze River, is dazzling with lanterns and extremely romantic! When the ancient city gate accompanies the flowing water, and tradition blends with modernity, it is truly a feast for the eyes!🌊 🗺️Recommended tour route: Ruiguang Pagoda→Sìruì Hall→Waterborne Penglai Yuan Dream Market→Water and Land Ancient City Gate→Wu Xiang Shrine 🌇Ruiguang Pagoda: An ancient pagoda from the Northern Song Dynasty, towering into the clouds. Climbing to the top, one can overlook the entire beauty of Panmen and feel the profoundness of history and the magnificence of culture. 🕯️Waterborne Penglai: With flickering lights and water lanterns for blessings, it's like entering a dreamy fairyland. When releasing water lanterns, one's mood drifts with the current, feeling the beauty and romance. 🏮Yuan Dream Market: Here, there are various national style shops, paper-cutting, lanterns, tea brewing, Hanfu, sugar figurines... It's like traveling back to ancient times, savoring the charm of traditional culture. 🌉Water and Land Ancient City Gate: The ancient and solemn city gate has witnessed a thousand years of Suzhou's history. Standing under the city gate, one can almost hear the echoes of history and feel the charm of the ancient capital. 🎫Practical Information: 🕒Time: Lasts until 2.24, 08:30-22:00 💰Ticket Price: 19.9 yuan before 17:00, 39.9 yuan after 17:00 📍Address: Panmen Scenic Area (No. 49 Dongda Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City) 🚌Transportation: 700 meters walk from Exit 7 of Nanmen Station on Metro Lines 4 and 5 💡Highlight! Half-price tickets during the day, very suitable for bringing family or loved ones to visit. After watching the lantern festival, there are wonderful performances at night that make people linger and forget to return!👏 📸Photo Tips: Whether it's Ruiguang Pagoda, Waterborne Penglai, or Yuan Dream Market, they are all great places for photography. You can take great shots with just a mobile phone, especially when releasing water lanterns, super romantic!🌹 In summary, the Suzhou Panmen Spring Lantern Festival is a travel experience well worth the trip! Whether it's feeling the weight of history or tasting the charm of traditional culture, it can make one's mood pleasant and leave behind beautiful memories!🥰

SONNY PADILLA

Suzhou Panmen Lantern Festival, inviting you to experience the ancient beauty!!!

Suzhou's not-to-be-missed Lantern Festival on the Lantern Festival, it's so photogenic! Friends who have recently come to Suzhou to play are in luck, the 'Panmen Yuan Dream' lantern festival in the Panmen Scenic Area, anyone who sees it will say it's really too beautiful! Viewing lanterns, releasing water lanterns, browsing the market... One by one, these exquisitely beautiful activities have truly awakened the romance deep in the bones of the Chinese people! Panmen Scenic Area Date: 2024.2.2.-2024.2.23. Time: 8:30-21:00 Ticket: 39.9 yuan, half-price ticket 19.9 yuan (Leisure card available Transportation: Drive to the parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area (limited parking spaces at the entrance) Take the bus to 'Panmen Scenic Area' or 'Panmen Scenic Area North' station Take the subway to 'Nanmen' subway station, and walk about 800 meters after getting off

MACI ROBBINS

Touring in Suzhou, I encountered a splendid lantern festival that transcends ancient and modern times

In the Spring Festival of 2024, come to Panmen to fulfill your dream, Panmen Yuan dream👉"Panmen Yuan dream", the dream we fulfill is our dream of traveling through the prosperous ancient times! After having dinner nearby in the evening, I made a special trip here. When I saw countless hanging lanterns rising in the lake like Kongming lanterns, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow! This is too beautiful!" Night tour of Panmen Scenic Area, feel the romance of traditional Chinese festivals in the colorful lights. Also wish "All the best in the past year, everything goes well this year." 📍Scenic spot check-in point: Water Lantern Blessing Area: 👉Release water lanterns, release a water lantern in the lake, the lanterns float on the water, wish the New Year to welcome the new year like a lantern. 👉Ring the bell for blessings: Ring the Tang bell twice, once to clear worries, twice to welcome the New Year, good luck comes. Longmen Blessing Area: Walk past Ruiguang Tower, pass through Longmen and enter, Panmen Yuan dream. Lantern Corridor Area: Bright lanterns are connected with red curtains, red and fiery🔥, bright lights in Suzhou night. Lantern Moon Yuan Dream Area: The moon is bright on the water surface, clusters of sky lanterns are twinkling, and the brilliant lights of Lijing Building in the distance are changing. It's like traveling back to ancient times, when all nations came to pay homage. Yuan Dream Market Area and Food Area: "Craftsman" market, non-heritage handmade creative peripherals, utensils, cultural creations, etc. are all in sight. There are also hot winter drinks. Everyone is laughing and having fun, eating and playing, so happy. ❗Night tour time: 2.2--2.24, no entry after 9 pm. 📍Address: Panmen Scenic Area, No. 49 East Street, Suzhou City.

SERENITY BOYD

A trip to Suzhou during the Dragon Year Spring Festival

This Dragon Year Spring Festival, our family of three set off on the fifth day, after last year's self-driving tour to Dongshan, Suzhou, this year we continued to self-drive in Suzhou for three days. Let's talk about the Wugong Pan Pacific Hotel we stayed in. The entire hotel building is antique, the family room for three is spacious, with two beds and two bathrooms, which is very suitable for a family of three to rest. Especially outside the window is the Panmen Scenic Area, this season is full of green, occasionally birds wake up in the morning, very quiet at night, sleep comfortably for two nights. The room service is also very good, warmly sent warm baby and masks, the hotel also has table tennis and billiards games, just hope that in the future can be placed in a separate room, the current arrangement is a bit crowded, especially the billiards hardware needs to be updated, the experience will be better. I personally think that the biggest advantage of this hotel is three points: First, the hotel's back garden is the Panmen Scenic Area, not to mention free, just convenient is comfortable, we checked in the Panmen on the night of check-in, during the Spring Festival there are beautiful lanterns, snacks and food, Suzhou characteristic cultural performances, and the only water and land city gate in the country (said to be the filming location of the 86 version of Journey to the West Daughter Country), you can also understand the history and culture of Suzhou during the Spring and Autumn Period at Wu Xiang Temple; Second, the hotel is surrounded by the city river, not far from the door there is a water-friendly trail, nearby community residents come to exercise, play chess, lots of fun, this time happened to play table tennis as the king, and a few chess friends exchange, happy; Third, the hotel is located in the ancient city area, not far from the Humble Administrator's Garden and other attractions, self-driving is very convenient. I personally particularly like the small water bottle in the room, very clean and unique, almost couldn't help but bring it back to Shanghai. In short, if a family of three wants to understand the ancient city of Suzhou's humanistic style, Wugong Pan Pacific Hotel is worth a stay. Let's talk about the two attractions we went to in the next two days. We first went to the first of the four famous gardens - the Humble Administrator's Garden, arrived at more than three in the afternoon, the official tickets have been sold out, very lucky to have a warm-hearted local guide evenly three tickets (official original price) to take us into the garden to visit, while enjoying the beauty of Jiangnan garden in the square inch of the world I show, but also feel the warm-heartedness of Suzhou people, thumbs up 👍🏻 The third day our family as always went to climb the mountain, after last year climbed the Morifeng, we this time according to the plan to climb the high view of Tianping Mountain, although not the season to watch the mountain maple leaves, but to understand the family history of Fan Wenzheng, pay tribute to the family style of integrity and virtue, and then climb the mountain road, all the way strange rocks, a line of heaven and earth full of wild fun, at the top of the mountain can view the city style, far can view the vast Taihu Lake, out of a sweat, light a body pine. After the mountain, find a rural square, and the baby together to light fireworks, make this Spring Festival lively and fulfilling!

dorian_1829

Suzhou Travel 'Panmen Yuan Dream' New Year's Grand Garden Lantern Festival is so beautiful that it doesn't seem like the mortal world

📍Panmen Scenic Area Location No. 49, East Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🌟Tour Duration: 1-3 hours Ticket🎫: 39.9 yuan/person 🌟Tour Route: Ruiguang Tower➡️Suirui Hall➡️Water Penglai➡️Yuan Dream Market➡️Water and Land Ancient City Gate➡️Wu Xiangci 🌟5 Major Check-in Points 1⃣️Water Penglai Countless lanterns like Kongming lanterns rise on the water surface, as if they carry many beautiful wishes of people, three thousand bright lamps illuminate the night. 2⃣️Water and Land Ancient City Gate Because there was once a wooden coiled dragon hanging on the door to deter the Yue country, and because of its 'half water and half land, along the winding', it got its name. It is one of the eight city gates of the Spring and Autumn Wu State built by Wu Zixu, and it is the only ancient city gate with water and land side by side that is completely preserved in the country. You can overlook the scenery around Panmen from the Panmen City Tower. 3⃣️Yuan Dream Market Paper-cutting, lanterns, tea making, Hanfu, sugar people and a series of small shops related to national style, of course, there are also many delicious snacks, you don't have to worry about not being able to eat when you are tired and hungry in Panmen. 4⃣️Ruiguang Tower Ruiguang Tower is a thousand-year-old tower from the Northern Song Dynasty, about 43 meters high, a 7-story 8-sided pavilion-style tower, it is the tallest building in the Panmen Scenic Area, you can overlook the entire Panmen from the top. 5⃣️Wu Xiangci Wu Xiangci is very small, but there is a free guzheng performance inside at night, and the little sister plays it super nice! 🌟Travel Transportation Guide 🚗Self-driving Navigate to Panmen, there is a parking lot in the scenic area 🚇Subway Take Line 4 or 5, get off at Nanmen Station Exit 2, cross the road opposite and follow the direction of Taihua Xilou, walk about 1 kilometer to get there 🚌Bus You can take bus 970, 39, 305, 47, 935, 949, Tour 2, Tour 5, get off at Panmen Station, and you will arrive at the scenic area 🌟Tour Tips: 📌Although the activity of writing poems according to the name in Wu Xiangci is said to be free, the poems written are indeed very good, but the calligraphy and painting mounting scroll is charged, and the poem can only be taken away after mounting, so if you don't want to spend more money, it is recommended not to participate in this activity. 📌The Panmen Lantern Festival is really suitable for taking pictures in Hanfu, but the winter in Suzhou is also quite cold, so if you wear Hanfu, remember to keep warm.

David Radcliffe

Suzhou Ancient City Tower Hunting

Jia Chen Lane Brick Tower 🌈Highlight Features: Hidden in the city's seventh batch of national cultural protection units, five-level eight-sided pavilion-style, not large in volume, the tower base is paved with bluestone, and green bricks are built on the bluestone foundation. The first floor is octagonal, alternating pot doors and hidden straight lattice windows, the positions of doors and windows on each floor are staggered, the interior square rooms are rotated 45 degrees layer by layer, and the tower is a lotus flower. 🚗Address and Transportation: Exit 1 of Xiamen Station on Subway Line 1, turn left 100 meters. 🎫Ticket Information: Free. Luohan Temple Twin Towers (including the ruins of the main hall of Luohan Temple) 🌈Highlight Features: The fourth batch of national cultural protection units, ancient tower buildings built in the Song Dynasty, the two towers' 'appearance' are almost exactly the same, divided into 7 levels, the east tower is 33.3 meters high, the west tower is slightly higher, 33.7 meters. The twin towers were built during the Taiping Xingguo period of the Northern Song Dynasty. They are a pair of Buddhist towers, and the distance between the two towers is only about 20 meters. 🚗Address and Transportation: Walk 750 meters from Jia Chen Lane Brick Tower, or walk 650 meters from Exit 1 of Lindun Road Subway Station on Subway Line 1. 🎫Ticket Information: 8 yuan. Ruiguang Tower 🌈Highlight Features: The third batch of national cultural protection units, an ancient tower of the Song Dynasty located in Panmen, Suzhou. It was built in 247 (the tenth year of Chiwu of Sun Quan, Eastern Wu), 7 levels and 8 sides, about 43 meters high. The third floor is the core part of the whole tower, with a beam-style tower base, corner smearing and melon-edged leaning columns, eaves, wall niches, pot doors and other places still have 'seven vermilion and eight white', 'broken branch flowers' and other red and white Song Dynasty fresco remnants. In 1978, a secret cave containing precious cultural relics - 'Heaven Palace' was also discovered in the tower's heart on this floor. The 'Yongding Column' method in the tower's heart at the bottom level is still rare in existing ancient buildings, thus providing a physical basis for the study of Song 'construction methods'. 🚗Address and Transportation: Walk 900 meters from Exit 7 of Nanmen Station on Subway Line 4, or walk 350 meters from Luohan Temple Twin Towers, take bus 501 from Suzhou University Affiliated Hospital Station to Nanmen Station and walk 600 meters. 🎫Ticket Information: 6 yuan for climbing the tower. ✨Tips1: You can tour around the tower on the 2-3rd floor, you can't leave the tower when you go up to the 4th floor, and you are not allowed to visit above the 4th floor, personally I think the view from the tower is average. ✨Tips2: Ruiguang Tower is located in Panmen Scenic Area, Panmen is the sixth batch of national cultural protection units, with water and land city walls, you can visit together, Panmen ticket is 40 (not including the tower climbing fee of Ruiguang Tower). North Temple Tower (also known as Baoen Temple Tower) 🌈Highlight Features: The sixth batch of national cultural protection units, is a nine-level eight-sided brick body wooden eaves mixed structure pavilion-style tower, 76 meters high, covering an area of 878 square meters. The tower is equipped with a double-layer sleeve, with a square tower heart room in the octagonal tower heart, and a wooden ladder is set in the corridor between the double-layer sleeves. Baoen Temple Tower is known as the 'first ancient temple in Wu', and is a typical 'upper for Ling Sheng, lower for Zhong Lou' among more than 2,000 pavilion-style pagodas in China. The passageways of the tower doors on each floor and the doors and windows of the tower heart room are all decorated with brick-built Douba caisson-like wooden structures, which are complex in structure and are examples of small wooden forms in the Song Dynasty. 🚗Address and Transportation: You can see it in the left direction when you come out of Exit 4 of North Temple Tower Station on Subway Line 4. 🎫Ticket Information: Free, and a stick of incense is given away. One-day tour route: Jia Chen Lane Brick Tower - Luohan Temple Twin Towers - Ruiguang Tower (Panmen) - North Temple Tower. Or Ruiguang Tower (take a boat from Panmen to Xiamen) - Jia Chen Lane Brick Tower - Luohan Temple Twin Towers - North Temple Tower.

GRANT HODGES

Traveling through ancient times, the filming location of the Daughter Country in Journey to the West

This scenic spot in Suzhou was once the filming location of the Daughter Country in the 86 version of Journey to the West, on par with the Great Wall. Panmen is one of the oldest city gates in Suzhou, built during the Spring and Autumn Period, and today it is still one of the most worth seeing ancient city walls in Suzhou. 🌟Highlights: 1. Ruiguang Tower Entering from the east side of the Panmen Scenic Area, the first thing you see is an ancient tower, which is the Ruiguang Tower. Climbing the tower requires a separate fee, but the view from this height is very good. 2. Panmen Weng City Panmen is located at the southwest corner of Suzhou's ancient city area and is an ancient city wall that can be used by both water and land. It now looks intact and has a strong sense of antiquity. Every brick and tile can reveal traces of history. The clean skyline of Suzhou also makes it possible to look far away from the city wall. 3. Wu Xiang Shrine Wu Zixu was a man from the State of Chu. After his father and brother were killed, he fled to the State of Wu. Today, there are temples commemorating Wu Zixu everywhere in the Jiangnan region, and there are also temples commemorating Wu Zixu on Wushan in Hangzhou. 4. Other Jiangnan Water Scenery The entire Panmen Scenic Area is actually a large garden with ancient city walls and ancient towers. It is a great place for leisure and entertainment. Few people and beautiful scenery! 🚉Transportation Strategy: The Panmen Scenic Area is closest to the South Gate Station of Metro Line 5, and there are also many convenient buses. ❤Recommended Reason: Recently, the Mid-Autumn Festival, there will be night tours open until the end of October, with a charming lantern festival. Day and night tours are both possible. Ticket: 40 yuan.

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